 Welcome! Welcome to the very first newsletter of GazEl 4 peace, formerly known as Freedom and Peace. We have been working hard behind the scenes to build the foundation. In this edition, we provide an overview of what we stand for and our ongoing projects. Enjoy reading! Name Change Announcement We are proud to announce that our foundation has undergone a name change. As of March, we will be known as GazEl 4 Peace. This change better reflects our mission and values. The name GazEl is made up of Gaza and Israel and sounds like Gazelle, the desert-dwelling wild animal that symbolizes the ability to leap over obstacles while striving for freedom, supported by the strength and unity of the community. We also have a new logo, created by Inbal Tur-Shalom and Yuval Harel. What We Stand For GazEl 4 Peace is a foundation under formation and seeks to build a common future of hope through mutual understanding, empathy, and cooperation between Palestinians and Israelis who agree on dialogue. We cannot change history – but together we can build a hopeful common future, based on mutual respect. Check our website (which is still under construction) for more details: GazEl4Peace – Together for freedom and trust. We welcome any WordPress volunteer to help us develop and maintain the website. Current Projects Peace voices from Gaza and Israel – a dialogue. Since Hamas’ barbaric attack on Israeli civilians and the war in Gaza that killed civilians and made life in Gaza desperate, voices for coexistence are the only hope for a future in this area. GazEl for Peace provides a platform for these voices. Somaya Bashir is a mother and a civil and political activist who works for coexistence between Palestinians and Jews in Israel. Houssam Khadra is a Palestinian journalist from Gaza who writes for newspapers in Egypt and the Arab world.They will discuss their experiences of Palestinian-Jewish coexistence in Israel and Gaza before and after 2006, the pain on both sides after October 7, followed by their vision and hopes for coexistence.Shaping a Hopeful Future Shaping a Hopeful Future is a unique exhibition that combines the creative expressions of children from Israel and Gaza. This exhibition aims to amplify the voices of children from Israel and Gaza and to provide a platform for their dreams and visions for a peaceful future through drawings and texts.”Shaping a Hopeful Future” creates a lasting impact by raising awareness and sparking dialogue about the need to listen to one another with mutual understanding. More information regarding dates of the exhibition will be posted on our website: Shaping a Hopeful Future – GazEl4Peace Projects under development: 1. Writing together: Gazans and Israelis. 2. Women for women. Processing trauma is a personal challenge, but no woman has to face it alone. Guided by Wisam from Ramallah, Dutch, Palestinian and Israeli women come together to foster support and self-compassion. We are always looking for people to participate, please contact us (info@gazel4peace.com) if you are interested. We need your help! We are a community-based initiative. If you want to get involved in present or future activities or you have an idea for a project and are looking for partners, please write to us at info@gazel4peace.com We specifically are looking for people who can help with: – Building and changing the website (Word Press). – Finding locations for our activities (meetings, lectures, exhibitions, etc). – Content managers for the website We are always looking for funding to support our projects. Want to help us continue our important work? Please contact us at info@gazel4peace.com. Together, we can build bridges and make a lasting impact. Website: GazEl4Peace – Together for freedom and trust – still under construction. Read about our board members on our website:.About Us – GazEl4Peace Our mailing address is: info@gazel4peace.com Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe |
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